SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GIORDANO'S OF LOGAN SQUARE.

EAT. 82/100

2855 N MILWAUKEE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 9, 2019 · passed

13 of 16 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
13 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 9
2019
PASSED
0 violations
APR 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH BOWL AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT DISHWASH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 23
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, HOWEVER A LEAK FROM THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS NOT OBSERVED. THE WATER ACCUMULATION MAY HAVE BEEN FROM THE HOT HOLDING RESERVOIR BEING FILLED TOO HIGH IN THE MORNING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 10
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR LITTERED AT REAR STORAGE ROOM UNDER SODA AND PIZZA BOX SHELVES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 7
2017
PASSED
0 violations
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JUN 30
2017
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 10
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF AT THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR OCATED IN THE PIZZA PREP STATION TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE DUST FAN GUARD COVERS AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE SALAD PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION.

FEB 4
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT THE CORNER OF THE MOP SINK AREA AND THE 3-COMP SINK. FOUND FLOOR WET AND SOME FOOD DEBRI.

OCT 21
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

COUNTER TABLE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO, CLEAN DAILY

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS,

NOV 5
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT KITCHEN AREA,

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER REAR AREA, MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,

MAR 20
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT KITCHEN AREA,

APR 19
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUITS IN THE REAR FOOD SUPPLY AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL THE GAP AND MAINTAIN.

APR 15
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING THE FINAL RINSE (HOT WATER) AT 180F OR ABOVE. FINAL WATER RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 142.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE TO BE ABLE TO REACH A FINAL TEMPERATURE RINSE AT 180F OR HIGHER. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. TAGGED THE DISH MACHINE ,INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG. FAX LETTER TO-312-746-4240 WHEN THE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE REACHES 180F OR HIGHER. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE POT AND PANS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR WITH DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER THE FOOD SUPLY WIRE RACK SHELINGS IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUITS IN THE REAR FOOD SUPPLY AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL THE GAP AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 22
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPRELY STORED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANEL OF STEAM TABLE, FRYER AND CABINETS UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT REAR STORAGE ROOM.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MAY 4
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Storage shelves in walk-in cooler and under prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and santize.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor behind equipment and corners not cleaned. instructed to detail clean daily.

JAN 6
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET.ALSO CLEAN FRONT CABINETS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SPRAYER LEAKING AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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